The title of the long-gestating third Pee-Wee Herman film has been unveiled as Pee-wee’s Big Holiday.

The new movie, to be streamed on Netflix, sees Pee-Wee become “inspired to take his first ever holiday after a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger”. Story-wise, the Judd Apatow production should feature manchild Herman’s brand of warped eccentricity, famous to fans of the character’s output. Tim Burton’s Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) saw a road trip including a deceased trucker named Large Marge, and the underrated Big Top Pee-wee (1988) had a circus blow into the hero’s farm during a storm.

Created by controversial actor/comedian Paul Reubens some 35 years ago, Pee-Wee also ran kids TV show Pee-Wee’s Playhouse that had Laurence Fishburne among the cast. He was resurrected by Reubens (now in his sixties) in 2010, and after some time trying to get something cinematic off the ground the
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Back in October, Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman) admitted that they've been on the verge of a big announcement regarding a new Pee-Wee Herman movie "for months and months." Now that announcement is finally out of the bag, with a new Pee-wee movie -- titled Pee-wee's Big Holiday -- officially heading to Netflix. There's no date set, but production will begin in March.
As expected, Judd Apatow is producing, with John Lee (Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer) making his directorial debut from a script written by Paul Rust (Arrested Development). Here's what the film's about:
"In Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and...

Netflix has partnered up with Judd Apatow to produce the long gestating Pee-wee's Big Holiday. The project was originally set up with Universal but after years of gestation, it's finally going ahead and though no release date has been announced, production will start later this year.

Today's secret word is … "comeback!"
Thirty years after Pee-wee Herman (a.k.a. Paul Reubens) went in search of his missing bike in the cult-favorite comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Netflix has confirmed that it will exclusively premiere his next feature film, Pee-wee's Big Holiday.
The film - which Reubens confirmed last October on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - finds Pee-wee embarking on his first-ever holiday, described in a press release as "an epic story of friendship and destiny." Judd Apatow will act as co-producer on the film, which Reubens wrote with Paul Rust (Arrested Development), and John Lee (Broad City,
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Today's secret word is … "comeback!"
Thirty years after Pee-wee Herman (a.k.a. Paul Reubens) went in search of his missing bike in the cult-favorite comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Netflix has confirmed that it will exclusively premiere his next feature film, Pee-wee's Big Holiday.
The film - which Reubens confirmed last October on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - finds Pee-wee embarking on his first-ever holiday, described in a press release as "an epic story of friendship and destiny." Judd Apatow will act as co-producer on the film, which Reubens wrote with Paul Rust (Arrested Development), and John Lee (Broad City,
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Thirty years after Pee-wee’s Big Adventure first hit theaters, Judd Apatow and Paul Reubens will be producing Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, a new movie starring the beloved Pee-wee Herman character portrayed by Reubens, with production scheduled to begin next month. John Lee (Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer) will make his feature-film directorial debut with the project, which was co-written by Reubens and Paul Rust (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Arrested Development). The film will premiere exclusively on Netflix in all of its territories (no premiere date announced yet). According to a Netflix release, in Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, “a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his … Continue reading →

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Netflix announced Tuesday that it’s teaming up with Paul Reubens and producer Judd Apatow for Pee-wee’s Big Holiday — the latest in the quirky character’s series of films.

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In Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, “a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny,” according to the streaming service.

After a deluge of talk and rumors, the new Pee-Wee Herman is official, and it's coming to your favorite streaming device. Netflix has announced they'll debut "Pee-wee's Big Holiday."
Judd Apatow is producing the picture that will see Paul Reubens reprise his beloved character in which a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in an epic story of friendship and destiny. Reubens and Paul Rust ("Comedy Bang! Bang!," "Arrested Development") co-wrote the film, and John Lee ("Broad City," "Inside Amy Schumer") makes his feature film directorial debut, with production starting in three weeks. We presume that a lot more casting will be announced soon.
No release date has been set just yet, but read the full press release below and check out the official blog.
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Beverly Hills, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, the world's
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Netflix has announced that it is officially set to exclusively premiere the new feature film "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" with Paul Reubens returning to the role of the fun-loving and iconic hero Pee-wee Herman.

In the film, a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny.

Netflix has announced that its upcoming feature film “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” will be directed by Comedy Central alum John Lee, whose credits include “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Broad City.”
The film finds Paul Reubens reprising his signature role as Pee-wee Herman, who after a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger, is inspired to take his first-ever holiday in what Netflix describes as “an epic story of friendship and destiny.”
Judd Apatow (“Bridesmaids”) will produce the movie with Reubens, who wrote the script with Paul Rust (“Arrested Development”). Apatow and Reubens developed the project, which is slated to start production in the.
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We've been hearing about the return of Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman for some time now, and it looks like shit's finally getting real next month! The next Pee-Wee Herman film, Pee-wee's Big Holiday, goes into production in March and will premiere exclusively on Netflix. Judd Apatow, who has been working behind the scenes to bring this project to fruition, will be producing the flick. Reubens wrote the film with Paul Rust (Arrested Development) and John Lee will be making his
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The long-gestating return of Pee-Wee Herman has an official name, an official synopsis, an official director, and an official release strategy.

Netflix announced Tuesday that it would release "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday" worldwide, and production is slated to start in March. Judd Apatow, who was previously confirmed by Pee-Wee actor Paul Reubens to be involved with the project, will co-produce the film with Reubens.

The plot, per Netflix's press release: "In 'Pee-wee's Big Holiday,' a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny."

Ted Sarandos, Netflix's Chief Content Officer, said in a statement that the streaming service is "delighted by the opportunity to introduce such a beloved character to a new generation." Apatow noted that he was "thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the brilliant Paul Reubens on this film. It is a dream come true.
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This emo teen movie has a refreshingly believable heroine in Designated Ugly Fat Friend Bianca, remarkably played by Mae Whitman

The Duff opens with a light jab at The Breakfast Club and concludes with a moment straight out of Pretty in Pink. It’s extremely ambitious, at least as far as emo high school movies are concerned. While its opening is too reliant on a Clarissa Explains It All-like voiceover, and some heavy-handed anti-bullying messaging feels shoehorned, there are stretches in which The Duff soars, nailing scene after funny scene with an honest spirit rarely seen in mainstream teen films. Its lead character, Bianca Piper, is a special breed of dork who is not completely socially inept. She’s one who weathers high school’s dramas with the added burden of self-awareness. It’s a character you really don’t see much in the movies, which is even stranger,
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